What is an Induction Hob?

Discover the new way of cooking that is so much faster and safer than traditional gas or electric hobs. Induction hobs heat the base of the pan directly allowing less risk of burning yourself on the hob, and the built-in child safety lock gives you extra peace of mind and the highest level of safety.

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How does it work?

Beneath the hob, induction coils made from copper wire create a magnetic field as electricity is passed through them. If a pan with a magnetised base is placed on the hob, the magnetic field causes it to heat up directly. The hob will remain cool with only some residual heat from the pans, meaning induction hobs are a lot safer.

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What is the difference between gas and electric?

All Bosch hobs offer a glass ceramic cooking surface which are stylish and easy to clean. Induction hobs are the most energy-efficient choice that delivers instant heat. Electric ceramic hobs are effortless to use and compatible with all kinds of pots and pans. Gas hobs are favoured by professional and hobby chefs as you are able to cook powerfully and fast, instantly responding to every heat adjustment you make. If you are still unsure, why not try our Hob Finder.

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Modern Bosch induction cooktop with sleek black surface and touch controls for precise cooking.
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What types of inductions hobs are available?

Standard Zones: Best suited for your circular pots and pans. Convenient and simple to operate, our essential range maintains classic design with contemporary style.

Combi Zone: Two cooking zones can be linked, making the switch from small to large pans effortless.

Flex Induction Zone: Combine the cooking zones into one big zone for placing small pots and large cookware. The amount of usable surface on the hob is maximised to accommodate even the largest of cookware, including griddle plates and Teppan Yaki.

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Easy to clean.

With induction, the hob itself isn't heated which means a simple wipe with a clean cloth will remove any residue from the cooking surface.

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Cooktop control made easy.

The intuitive control panel and the supportive lightline, DirectSelect makes it quicker and easier to select cooking zones and set the specific power level.

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Speed up your cooking.

Get meals on the table faster with the PowerBoost feature for ultra-quick heating. It heats almost 35% faster compared to the highest power level.

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Induction cooking and safety

The electric and magnetic fields from Bosch induction hobs are subject to regular checks and fall well below maximum EU limits, as well as the legal requirements of groups such as the World Health Organisation, and are safe when used as described in the instructions.

This means it is safe to use Bosch induction hobs if you are pregnant or when children are present. The hobs also feature safety and security features, such as an integrated lock function that stops the hob being activated, that can prevent accidental or unwanted use.

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The easiest way to control your oven hood.

Now all you need to focus on is cooking your favourite dish. Your matching hood is automatically controlled by your hob and a connected Home Connect account. This is all thanks to an algorithm that adjusts the power of your hood, based on your hob settings. Your kitchen stays free of odours and vapour, and the hood stays free from finger prints. Welcome to the easy way of cooking.

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